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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 343.82 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 343.82 and 131.73 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 343.82 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/343.82 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 343.82 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 45,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,290.45/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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